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Important SN update for SouthlandBevo shuts down Ugle-Hagan line of questioning
SEN • June 25th, 2025 3:25 pm
Luke Beveridge has shut down questions on Jamarra Ugle-Hagan during his weekly press conference and said he has not listened to the troubled star’s tell-all podcast.
Last weekend, Ugle-Hagan, who has been on indefinite leave for the club and spent some time in rehab for previously undisclosed issues, lifted the lid on his mental health battle, admitting he had experienced suicidal thoughts.
“There were times when I would think about – to be honest with you – just not even worth even living,” he told Rhys Mathieson and Mitch Robinson on the Rip Through It podcast.
“I went through a struggle where I didn’t want to leave the house. I hit rock bottom and found basement.
“Definitely (there were suicidal thoughts). Suicidal thoughts would come pretty frequently.”
The 23-year-old, who is yet to play any form of footy this year also said he was champing at the bit to get back on the field with the Bulldogs.
“I want to play footy. I can’t wait to play footy,” he said.
“I want to kick a f--king goal in front of those crowds. I have been watching every single Bulldogs game. I have been supporting them, been watching them.
“I will go to games at the end of the year. I genuinely want to play one more (game), I want to play some games – it’s going to be grouse.”
Asked if hehad listened to the podcast and whether he thought Ugle-Hagan would be in contention to play any time soon, Beveridge said: “He’s a long way off ready to play.
“That’s all I’ll say.”
With more questions about Ugle-Hagan being directed his way, Beveridge then moved to shut the talks down.
“With Jamarra, if its going to be a weekly question, you will be wasting your time,” he said.
“He won’t play at AFL level for a long time. No use to keep asking. This is about a match against Sydney, let’s keep the questions confined to that now.”
It’s been a rollercoaster week for the Bulldogs as they prepare for Marcus Bontempelli’s 250th game this weekend.
Looking to celebrate their captain they have also copped the unfortunate news that Adam Treloar is facing another extended period on the sidelines.
Beveridge was full of praise for Treloar’s attitude after yet another setback.
“He’s in a phase of his AFL life where he’s more prone to injury,” Beveridge said. “There is no black and white answer to it.
“Hopefully he rehabs it like the other ones, like a pro. It remains to be seen how long our season goes for, but he will continue to be a candidate for selection.
“His future beyond this year will take care of itself. I haven’t sat down an spoken to him about the emotional toll his injuries have had on him. The last one after the first game surprised him a bit. We will support him and keep him in it.
“We’ve given him a couple of days to chill, and we will see him in circulation more from next week onwards. He’s always been such a resilient player. The game can bring you undone at times.”
